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Are you applying for unemployment benefit insurance in Washington DC? Unemployment insurance is unfortunately very popular nowadays due to the global financial crisis which affects the global economy. The unemployment insurance program in Washington DC is handled by the Department of Employment Services (DOES) which offers compensation to unemployed individuals based on the guidelines created by the federal law.

Here are the steps in applying for unemployment benefit insurance

First, you need to prepare the necessary requirements which are needed for the initial claim filing. The requirements include your personal information such as your complete name, Social Security number, unemployment records, hiring, rehiring and termination date, wages by period, date and circumstance of termination and payroll pay periods.

Next, you need to be aware of the qualifications for individuals who will be receiving the benefits like the compensation is based on an individual's prior earnings with the minimum amount of $59 dollar per week and a maximum of $359 per week and it is calculated based on individual's wages.

Then, you need to choose the ways on filing for the unemployment insurance benefit such as via online at does.dcnetworks.org, by phone (202) 724-7000 or (877) 319-7346 and in person at One-Stop Career Centers at 1500 Franklin Street, NE and 2626 Naylor Road, SE.

Finally, you need to wait for at least 2 weeks before contacting anyone when you don't receive your unemployment check, you can also call (202) 724-7000 during office hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm if you have questions concerning your claim.